Maldives Authentic Crafts Cooperative Society (MACCS)

Maldives Authentic Crafts Cooperative Society (MACCS) is a handicraft cooperative purposed for developing and marketing authentic handicraft items of the artisans in the island communities.

MACCS also places environmental conservation and protection at the heart of their work, as revival of traditional handicrafts is dependent on healthy mangroves and ecosystems in the islands. Based in the capital city Malé, MACCS was founded by a group of women to assist and promote the development of local handicrafts industry. Registered in 2011, MACCS promotes local arts and crafts and facilitates market access for local products while working towards environmental sustainability.

MACCS is committed, through its cooperative, to support & educate local communities in environmental conservation and the revival of handicrafts, thereby making it a sustainable livelihood activity.